How does roof rack attach to W124 coupes?

[flyt300]

The 300CE only has 4 hidden nuts in the roof. (one per corner) In this picture of an MB roof rack on a 300CE, it looks like the "foot" has two bolts that hold it down.

Is there a flange of some sort that gets mounted to the car first? A picture of how this attaches would be awesome. BTW, I'm fabricating a way to mount a Yakima roof rack because I can't find anyone who makes one for the car without paying $500+ to get it from Australia.

TIA,
Dan

[lkchris]

There's a hole in the roof for mounting the rear bar. Covered by a flap.



Roof Racks: for various Mercedes-Benz models (C107-W220) to carry bicycles, skis, luggage boxes, etc. Custom-made by Oris of Germany (OEM supplier); new or trade-ins, from Canada. German Motor Imports, 1085 Davenport Rd., Toronto, Ont., M6G 2C2, Canada; 416/652-1404; fax 652-8364.

[flyt300]

Ok, so I have four hidden nuts in my roof. One at each corner of where a rack would go. But the rack itself seems to need 2 bolts at each corner. That's where I'm confused.

[lkchris]

Originally Posted by flyt300

Ok, so I have four hidden nuts in my roof. One at each corner of where a rack would go. But the rack itself seems to need 2 bolts at each corner. That's where I'm confused.

I suspect the OE (Oris) rack in your photo has "feet" for stability and that the feet are centered over the mounting inserts and something screws from the center.

[flyt300]

That could make sense. Ok, now need to hear from someone who has one to confirm or take a picture. I'm guessing this configuration is not lockable to the car in any way.

Thanks for the help and used parts reference!

[dakota]

Kent has described it accurately. One captive bolt, internal to the rack, is inserted and tightened at each of the 4 mounting locations. Rack is completely lockable - ie, the bolt is only accessable when the rack mount mechanism is in the un-locked position. A very secure and robust design.

Maybe I can take a picture in the next day or two.

[flyt300]

Originally Posted by dakota

Kent has described it accurately. One captive bolt, internal to the rack, is inserted and tightened at each of the 4 mounting locations. Rack is completely lockable - ie, the bolt is only accessable when the rack mount mechanism is in the un-locked position. A very secure and robust design.

Maybe I can take a picture in the next day or two.

Yea, I think I get it. One bolt but the rack has a "foot". A close up pic would be great tho.

[dakota]

Here are some quick pics I took of the rack and how it mounts on my coupe.

Roof Rack

Hope this helps, Dan.

[samiam4]

Hey...

Do they sell them for 4-door W124's too?

[lkchris]

Originally Posted by samiam4

Hey...

Do they sell them for 4-door W124's too?

Yes, but they don't mount like the coupes.

Rather, bracket fit into door jambs--there are arrow marks showing where.

For sedans, Thule does have a fit kit, so you're not limited to OEM Oris racks.

[flyt300]

Originally Posted by dakota

Here are some quick pics I took of the rack and how it mounts on my coupe.

Roof Rack

Hope this helps, Dan.

WOW, that has got to be the "reply" of the century. Thanks a lot for taking the time to put the pics up with such a nice presentation.